Rockford’s Rock Opera Part 3 App is now live and well

Rockford’s Rock Opera Part 3 App is now live and well in the Apple iTunes App Store.
It’s the best one yet with loads of new pictures and animation. If you’re following the story on Apps, this is the penultimate Part… the final instalment, Part 4, will be ready by Summer…

Rockford’s Rock Opera as an iPhone/iPod Touch app

My all-time favourite audio work has just hit the iPhone/iPod Touch as an app.
Absolutely right for the medium – the excitement of the story is translated through stunning graphics and excellent sound.
Not one to miss. Just go to the Apps store and search for Rockford’s Rock Opera – its a free download !

Rockford’s Rock Opera on a Whiteboard !!!

My all time favourite ‘story’ for children Rockford’s Rock Opera has been developed for whiteboard use … it is excellent !

This is what the authors say about this new venture:

1. THE WHOLE ROCKFORD STORY IS NOW AVAILABLE FOR WHITEBOARDS

   Teachers and Educators. In case you didn’t know, we’ve launched a full text synchronised read-along version of Rockford’s Rock Opera:

   http://www.rockfordsrockopera.com/readalong/chapter1/

   And, the full story is also now available in picture book format too.

   These can both be used in class on interactive Whiteboards.

   Simply take out a 30 or 90 day membership and your class can enjoy the whole story.

   http://www.rockfordsrockopera.com/account/login-membership.asp

SEND YOUR PICS FOR OUR CHRISTMAS VIDEO We’ve recorded a great new Rockford song for Christmas 2009 and we’re looking for photos and pictures to include in the video!If you take a look here, you’ll see the video as it is at the moment, but we’re looking for lots more pets and animal pictures to include.http://www.rockfordsrockopera.com/video/want-to-be.asp

Just email us your pictures to rockford@sweetapple.co.uk and we’ll do our best to include them (they must be your own pictures of course) ready for Christmas.We’re really looking forward to seeing them!

Rock on Rockford

For those of you who have followed Rockford’s Rock Opera ( and for those new to it) there is now an enticing new addition to the story – a Read Along section. You can now literally read along with the whole story !

Rockford to Rock Barnet

Rockford’s Live Xmas Special

Rockford’s Rock Opera (Part 1) will be live at the Bull Theatre in Barnet (UK) on 12th December at 8pm.

Featuring Steve Punt, Sweetapple, Jess Pendall and Foulds school choir this will be a magical evening of storytelling, songs and videos. Tickets are available now from the
Rockford shop and ALL proceeds go to the Dare to Dream children’s charity. Spaces are limited so please hurry.

Some Christmas News for Everyone!

To see the latest version of the classic Rockford’s Christmas Video click here.

And … I note that there is a new section of Free Festive Fun including free Xmas lesson plans, games,
e-cards and more here.